• Production Test Technician 1

    Northrop Grumman (Charlottesville, VA)


    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

     

    CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

     

    TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

    Description

    At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

     

    The Production Test Technician applies knowledge of electronics and circuitry to test, repair, and install a group of Northrop Grumman products. The selected team member will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting and determining root causes of failures down to component level of electronic assemblies utilizing test equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and RF Instruments. Responsible for functionally testing electronic assemblies and mechanical assemblies to ensure quality conformance.

    Job Duties:

    Conduct testing and troubleshooting of production systems and components.

     

    + Document test results and provide feedback for product improvements.

    + Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues and enhance product quality

    + Maintain testing equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.

    + Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties.

    + May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

    + Will adhere to Company’s Safety and quality policies and Employee “Code of Conduct”

    **Basic** **Qualifications** :

    + High School Diploma or Equivalent and a minimum2yearsadditional education and/or test experience.

    + Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic circuit boards and computer assemblies

    + Experience being able to read schematics

    + Experienced with general test equipment including Power Supplies, Signal Generators, Multi-meters, O-Scopes, RF Instruments, etc.

    + Experienced in Microsoft Office: Excel and Word

    + Experienced in Windows Operating systems

    + Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 40-50 lbs. and work in areas of height and close spaces

    + Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Relevant technical degree or certification in electronics, engineeringfield or two years of technical/military training.

    + Experience with component level troubleshooting

    + Experienced with applying electronic and electro-mechanical theory

    + Experience with automated test equipment

    + Basic experience with Windows operating systems and network configurations

     

    Salary Range: $36,300.00 - $60,500.00

     

    The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

     

    Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

     

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

     

    Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.